In the hunt for the perfect location, we know that businesses are looking to reduce the three most important factors: time, money, and risk. And while the evaluation process can be long and stressful, the GPEDC has launched a new innovative tool that ...
On May 11th, Jake Becraft of Strand Therapeutics, the Greater Peoria (GP) EDC, and stakeholders came together for the Peoria BioMade initiative to discuss how Peoria, IL is on track to be the next BioMedical Manufacturing hub of the United States. ...
Jake Becraft of Strand Therapeutics, the Greater Peoria (GP) EDC, and stakeholders in the Peoria area invite you to a 1 hour virtual meet and greet event about the Peoria BioMade initiative and how it is positioning Peoria, IL to be the next BioMedi ...
In January, GPEDC received an email from the state of Illinois showing the allotment amount for each municipality from their Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Support (Local CURES) program. The program, which launched in Fall 2020, was ...
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) presents Makers Madness 2021 to determine "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois". Voting has begun and the list will be narrowed down to the top sixteen, then eight, four and the champion will be announced ...
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is hosting a series virtual events will provide training on workplace safety, increasing virtual sales, developing your workforce and more. Below is a list of the free events in February. https ...
Casey Peterson, Director of Rural Outreach and Development The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Casey Peterson as the new Director of Rural Outreach and Development. Peterson is a graduate of Illinois State Unive ...
Coming in January, the Greater Peoria Essential Abilities and Knowledge (GPEAK) Program will be a free and open platform for students, professionals, and employers in the region to help equip individuals with the skills needed to be successful i ...
The Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network (GPMN) is excited to announce the addition of a brand new member: Pearl Technology. Pearl Technology is viewed as a leader in technology and IT services and helps expand and strengthen the Network's ever-grow ...
Peoria's Southside Farmers Market officially launched this past Saturday at the old Aldi location on Western. With socially-distanced vendors, mandatory masks, and a hand sanitizing station, the market had nearly 180 patrons come through to shop, le ...
